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Social Media Wrap Up: Barburrito’s chipotle chicken burrito; More drive-thru restaruants for Tim Hortons; GBK turns 21
Social Media Wrap Up: Barburrito’s chipotle chicken burrito; More drive-thru restaruants for Tim Hortons; GBK turns 21
																					
							Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
						
					
					
				Jollibee Europe head, PAUL UK chief executive joining QSR Media UK Conference & Awards’ Leaders Panel
																					
							Don’t miss the opportunity to listen to the region’s top leaders by attending our event on June 28.
						
					
					
				KFC eyes 300 restaurant openings in UK and Ireland by 2027
																					
							The fast food giant aims to establish 50 new locations across the two markets this year.
						
					
					
				Restaurants, pubs’ January deliveries up five-fold on pre-Covid levels
																					
							Deliveries and takeaways accounted for nearly 30 pence in every pound spent at managed restaurant and pub groups during the month.
						
					
					
				Virtual fried chicken concept Sides to launch first bricks-and-mortar space
																					
							The brand starts its path to 200 locations.
						
					
					
				Wagamama launches lunchtime delivery concept
																					
							The initiative arrives as the country sees evolving work patterns.
						
					
					
				Taco Bell opens 100th restaurant in Spain
																					
							The fast food giant says it is on track to operate more than 1,000 restaurants outside the United States.
						
					
					
				Subway’s EMEA business inks master franchise deal in Kuwait
																					
							The chain continues its string of new agreements as it grows its global footprint.
						
					
					
				COVID-related requirements, staff turnover amongst ‘biggest’ issues for UK chains: study
																					
							Said challenges are directly impacting food safety standards, NSF International said.
						
					
					
				Papa John’s adds hemp to menus in UK, Russia
																					
							The new product launch is being supported with an integrated marketing campaign, in association with independent nutritionists and media personalities.
						
					
					
				Weekly Global News Wrap: Burger King pulls Whopper from discount menus; Subway CEO on new franchise focus; Chipotle opens 3,000th store
																					
							Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
						
					
					
				Social Media Wrap Up: Pret reveals coffee subscription milestone; Papa John’s ghost chili wings; Frankie & Benny’s vegan hotdog tour widens
																					
							Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
						
					
					
				Ahead of £600m flotation plan, Burger King UK owner adds third investment bank to advisers
																					
							The initial public offering is reportedly slated to take place in the first half of the year.
						
					
					
				Restaurants, pubs’ January sales up 3% on pre-COVID-19 levels
																					
							Regions are “in good growth” whilst London remains in the red.
 
An uptick in consumer confidence about safety and the easing of COVID-19 restrictions contributed to Britain’s managed pub, bar, and restaurant groups getting a modest increase in sales in January.
						
					
					
				‘Most Instagrammable’ Greggs opens in Birmingham Primark
																					
							The bakery giant and the retail company recently launched an exclusive fashion collection.
						
					
					
				German Doner Kebab partners again with Scottish boxer Josh Taylor
																					
							Taylor will wear the chain’s colours in his fight with Jack Catterall on February 26th.
						
					
					
				Prezzo launches rewards scheme for employees
																					
							The scheme sees employees being given free membership to Epoints, allowing them to earn cash back on purchases.